A．Cashmere(山羊绒)to keep
This cashmere scarf may be a little expensive，but it's the kind of gift that could last a lifetime with proper care.“It's definitely something that will stay with you and something you can pass down to your kids.”
Cashmere doublestripe scarf，$68.60 on sale at BananaRepublic.com
B．Give them earbuds
Whit earbuds are as ubiquitous(到处存在的)as the gadgets(小工具)they're attached to，but try springing for something a little more highend this year.“It is really the kind of quality gift you're using every day and really appreciating.”
Bose inear headphones，$99.95 at RedEnvelope.com
C．Take control
The Nintendo Wii is really popular，so buying key accessories(配件)for your favorite game is sure to put you on the top of its list.“You can never have enough controllers for that system，so it really does come in handy.”
Nintendo Wii remote controller，$39.99 at Target.com
D．Fresh feeling
This kind of bath foam is quite suitable for both men and women.It makes your skin feel fresh and comfortable，never tight or dry.It also prepares skin for a comfortable shave.
F/T Homme gift set，$45 at FruitsPassion.com
E．Need gloves?
Winter gear never goes out of style，especially a pair of middleoftheroad leather gloves that can be used to shovel snow.“It's a really great solution that solves a lot of problems，so it's a thoughtful，practical gift.”
Leather gloves，$19.99 on sale at Gap.com
F．Blades in new shades
This classic gift keeps on giving，with a small blade(刀片)，key ring，screwdriver(螺丝刀)，nail file(指甲锉)and scissors attached.
Victorinox Swiss Army's Classic SD Alox Pocket Knife，$25 at Nordstrim.com
1._____. Liu Hong is an understanding wife.She always thinks of everything for her husband.Her husband often drives a motorbike out to do business.Winter is coming and she wants to buy something for him to keep his hands warm when he is driving on the road.
2.______ . Ding Min is particular about her appearance and often buys some fashion clothing.It is cold now，so she wants to buy something to go with her clothing.Which website do you think she will get touch with?
3.____. Wang Jiang is going after a girl.He always sends her something as a gift.He thinks the gift must be beautiful and meaningful and follow the fashion.
4._____. Jack is an active boy.He often makes some inventions and has won several rewards.But sometimes he meets with some problems not to settle without convenient tools.So he wishes to buy a multifunctional tool so that he can do everything more easily.
5._____. Showering is good to one's health.And Parid likes playing basketball and football.He often plays with sweat all over.So he requires having a good shower.
Michael Jackson was one of the world's best 1.(sing)．He was born in the middle west of the city of Gary，Indiana，in 1958.He began singing with his four brothers.They called the group“The Jackson Five”．The group became very popular after 2.(appear)on a television program.In 1970 the group made their 3.(one)record with the name of I Want You Back.It was very popular.One of their hit records was Never Say Goodbye.
Michael was good at dancing as 4. as singing.He 5.(ask)to act in a film in 1978 for the first time，and in the same year he made a record on his 6.，which sold eight million copies all over the world.
Michael nearly didn't go out 7. he was too famous. Once his fans went off in a faint(晕倒)when they saw him at the concert.He lived in a large house and kept 8. (lot)of animals.He never ate meat.He often raised money for charity.This made him 9.(win)the Guinness World Records(吉尼斯世界纪录)in 2006.He 10.(die)on June 25，2009，but he would live in our hearts forever.
A：Hi，Jenny.Are you 1. to school now?
B ：Yes.I have English at 9 in the morning.
A ：Got any plans after the class?
B ：Not really.What about you?
A ：We will have our midterm exams next month.I plan to look for some important 2. and study at the library.Do you want to join me?
B ：Sure.I can read some magazines and newspapers there.
A ：Great.We can go to the swimming pool in the gym after that.
B ：That 3. like a good idea.We can chill out a little in such a hot summer.Are you good at swimming?
A ：Well，that's a good question.I haven't 4. for almost two years.I think I need more practice.
B ：Oh，it's almost 9.I need to hurry.See you after class in front of the 5.．
A ：See you then.
Hello，boys and girls，do you have such an unpleasant 1. (经历): you were away from home for a few weeks，and your lovely plants died because no one watered them. 2. (幸运地)，I will tell you a useful way to solve it.Well，listen 3. (仔细地)．
First，prepare a bottle，and 4. (填充)it with water. Then 5. (覆盖)the mouth of the bottle with your hand tightly.And turn it upside down.Make 6. (确保) the water does not flow out.Then put its mouth into the soil under the plant.Remember to keep the mouth about 3cm into the soil.When the earth around the mouth gets 7. (潮湿)，the air can not get into the bottle easily and the water will not flow out， 8. (也不)．In this way，the water can seep(渗入)into the earth，watering the plant for quite a few days automatically.Surprisingly，in warm days，you can see more bubbles(气泡)in the bottle.Why？Because a plant needs more water in warm days.So more water gets into the earth and more air takes the 9. (位置)of water in the bottle.As a 10. (结果)，you can see more bubbles.
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive(欺骗)？When someone tells you something that is true，but leaves out important information that should be included，he can give you a false picture.
For example，someone might say，“I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery.It was great.I took that dollar ticket back to the store and turned it in for one hundred dollars！”
This guy is a winner，right？May be，maybe not.We then discover that he bought $200 worth of tickets，and only one was a winner.He's really a big loser!
He didn't say anything that was false，but he left out important information on purpose.That's called a halftruth.Halftruths are not technically lies，but they are just as dishonest.
Some politicians often use this trick.Let's say that during Governor Smith's last term.Her state lost one million jobs and gained three million jobs.Then she seeks another term.One of her opponents(对手)says，“During Governor Smith's term，the state lost one million jobs！”That's true.However，an honest statement would have been，“During Governor Smith's term，the state had a net gain of two million jobs.”
Advertisers will sometimes use halftruths.It's against the law to make false statements so they try to mislead you with the truth.An advertisement might say，“Nine out of ten doctors advised their patients to take Yucky Pills to cure toothache.”It fails to mention that they only asked ten doctors and nine of them work for the Yucky Company.
This kind of deception happens too often.It's a sad fact of life: Lies are lies，and sometimes the truth can lie as well.
1.We may infer that the writer thinks people should ________．
A. buy lottery tickets B. make use of halftruths
C. not take anything at false value D. not trust the Yucky Company
2.What do the underlined words “net gain” in Paragraph 5 mean?
A. final increase B. big advantage C. large share D. total saving
3.What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement?
A. False statements are easy to see through B. Halftruths are often used to mislead people.
C. Doctors like to act in advertisements. D. Advertisements are based on facts.
4.What's the main idea of the passage?
A. We shouldn't trust anyone，because they may leave out important information.
B. The people who buy lottery often tell lies.
C. We should consider what the advertisers say carefully before buying.
D. Sometimes people may use the truth to lie.
They crossed in front of me as I was driving out of the store parking lot.I would be delayed for a whole ten seconds.However，I realized that it was an elderly couple.No more anger.
The man leaned on his wife who walked in front of him.He not only used her for support but it was obvious that he was blind.She was his eyes as well.The two of them worked as one—each needing the other to function in this fastchanging world.That little example of true strength that day changed my whole personal perception of life.Suddenly I wasn't so mad about having to work a few extra hours on Saturday.I had my strength，and I was still relatively young.
That picture of those two elderly people walking with dignity(尊严，自尊)and strength stayed with me the entire week.My life wasn't so bad after all.I had my health and a good job.My wife always gave me good advice whenever I needed it.I started to think—not only was I lucky to have it all，but also was that wonderful old couple，who，despite the trials and sufferings of a long life，still had the love and support of each other to carry them through this world.
There are so many people out there just like that couple.My wife and I sometimes picture ourselves in our old age，walking arm in arm into the sunset.That image always gives us a warm feeling of comfort.Just remember，none of us would be here if it wasn't for our elders.We should spend an extra minute listening and learning when it comes to helping our elder friends.They need it.
1.What was the writer's first reaction(反应)when he was stopped by the old couple?
A. He got angry at being delayed. B. He didn't mind at all.
C. He showed great pity for the couple. D. He waited patiently.
2.The underlined word “perception” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________”．
A. strength B. method C. picture D. understanding
3.From the third paragraph，we can learn that ________．
A. the writer once decided to change his job B. the writer's wife gave him lots of support
C. old people are more likely to get impatient with others D. it is a bad thing to live a long life full of hardships
4.The writer wants to tell us in the last paragraph that ________．
A. everyone should live with dignity and strength B. old people can teach us many important lesson
C. we should be patient when dealing with old people D. happiness comes from walking arminarm
